Search Results for keywords:"petition denial"

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  • 2025-04040 — Order Denying Petition To Set Aside Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11966
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice denying a petition to overturn a Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order involving the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority and Frederick County Sanitation Authority. This decision was made after reviewing a petition that claimed false statements were made regarding economic benefits and pollution control practices by the respondents. The EPA determined that these statements were not materially false and did not warrant setting aside the order or holding a hearing. The case details, including the order, are accessible online for public review.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA decided not to change an agreement about fixing water pollution problems, even though some people said the first plans were based on mistakes. They looked into the complaints and found everything was okay, so the original plans will stay the same.

  • 2021-00456 — TSCA Section 21 Petition for Rulemaking; Reasons for Agency Response; Denial of Requested Rulemaking
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6602
    Reading Time:about 43 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed a petition requesting testing of 54 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) produced by Chemours Company in North Carolina. The petition, submitted by several health and environmental groups, also asked for a National Academy of Sciences panel to oversee the testing. After considering the information, EPA denied the request, stating that the petition didn't provide enough specific facts to warrant a new rule or order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA highlighted ongoing actions and research addressing PFAS risks and noted that some existing projects may already cover the requested testing.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA decided not to make new rules about testing certain chemicals made by a company in North Carolina because they didn't get enough detailed information to show that new rules were needed, but they said they are still working on understanding these chemicals in other ways.

  • 2025-00969 — Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4846
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition from Aldelberto A. Cordova requesting an investigation into an alleged defect in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300's 48-volt system, which reportedly caused warning lights to illuminate and led to starting issues. After reviewing the petition and information from Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA concluded that the problems may be linked to a software error in a different component, the Central Powertrain Controller (CPC), which is already being addressed through a service campaign by Mercedes-Benz. NHTSA found no grounds for a safety defect investigation at this time, but will continue to monitor any new safety information.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. car safety agency, which checks if cars have problems, looked into a complaint about a special battery in a 2023 Mercedes car that made warning lights turn on and stopped the car from starting. After checking it out, they found it wasn't a big safety problem since Mercedes is already fixing something else that might be the cause, and they'll keep an eye on the situation.

  • 2025-00709 — Federal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 3627
    Reading Time:about 104 minutes

    The final rule from the United States Department of the Interior updates how the Federal government acknowledges Indian Tribes by allowing previously denied petitioners a chance to re-petition. This change responds to court decisions that found the prior re-petition ban to be arbitrary. Under the new rule, petitioners have five years to show new evidence or changes in regulations that could alter previous denial outcomes, though re-petitioning is still limited by certain conditions to balance fairness and finality interests. The rule aims to enhance fairness in recognizing Tribes while maintaining efficient administrative processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is giving Native American groups who were told "no" before, another chance to ask for official recognition by showing new proof or telling them how things have changed, but they only have five years to do it.